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Four ships and a shore establishment of the Royal Navy have been named HMS Conway after the River Conwy in North Wales, formerly known by its English name of Conway. Two were launched as Conway, while another two were renamed:
Thirteen ships of the British Royal Navy have been named HMS Surprise or HMS Surprize, including:
Eighteen ships of the Royal Navy have borne the name HMS Eagle, after the eagle.
Seven ships of the Royal Navy have been named HMS Queen. It is one of the oldest ship names of the Royal Navy dating from the time of Henry III of England.
Seven ships of the Royal Navy have borne the name HMS Richmond, after the English town of Richmond, or numerous holders of the title of Duke of Richmond:
Twelve ships of the Royal Navy have been named Adventure. A thirteenth was planned but never completed:
Five ships of the Royal Navy have been named HMS Mariner:
Eight ships of the Royal Navy have been named HMS Atalanta or HMS Atalante after the athlete in ancient Greek mythology.
Ten ships of the Royal Navy have been named HMS Clyde after the River Clyde that runs through the city of Glasgow, Scotland. For Her Majesty's Naval Base Clyde see HMNB Clyde.
Nine ships and two shore establishments of the Royal Navy have borne the name HMS Gannet, after the seabird the Gannet:
Seven ships of the Royal Navy have been named HMS Salisbury after the city of Salisbury in Wiltshire:
Seven ships of the Royal Navy have borne the name HMS Adder, after the snake:
Sixteen ships of the Royal Navy have been named HMS Success, whilst another was planned:
Eleven ships of the Royal Navy have borne the name HMS Firebrand.
Six ships of the Royal Navy have borne the name HMS Avon. Avon comes from a Brythonic word meaning "river".
Seven ships of the Royal Navy have borne the name HMS Penguin. A penguin is a flightless aquatic bird.
Nine ships of the Royal Navy have borne the name HMS Rapid:
Seven ships of the Royal Navy have borne the name HMS Favourite, or HMS Favorite:
Three ships of the Royal Navy have borne the name HMS Alligator, after the marine reptile, the alligator. A fourth ship was planned but later cancelled:
Grecian is an adjective referring to artefacts or culture of Ancient Greece. Wikipedia articles pertaining to this meaning include:
References
- Colledge, J. J.; Warlow, Ben (2006) [1969]. Ships of the Royal Navy: The Complete Record of all Fighting Ships of the Royal Navy (Rev. ed.). London: Chatham Publishing. ISBN 978-1-86176-281-8.
